NOTICE
EUREGIO
FRINGE
FESTIVAL
EUREGIO FRINGE FESTIVAL 2026
Call for entries for artists and theatre companies
MEZZOLOMBARDO 2 - 15 November 2026
1. Introduction and objectives
The Euregio Fringe Festival is a multidisciplinary, cross-border festival dedicated to contemporary performing arts.
Inspired by major international fringe festivals, the project aims to promote independent creativity, theatrical experimentation and encounters between cultures, languages and artists from different contexts within and outside Europe.
The 2026 edition represents an opportunity for cultural and professional exchange between European and non-European artists, drawing inspiration from the linguistic diversity and mobility characteristic of the Euregio region.
The Festival welcomes theatre, dance, performance, music, physical theatre, clowning, stand-up comedy and hybrid arts, in a context open to dialogue between different languages and audiences.
2. Period and venues
The Festival will take place from 2 to 15 November 2026 in various locations and performance spaces in Mezzolombardo (Trento), including theatres, unconventional spaces and venues converted for the occasion.
The selected productions will be distributed over the two weeks of the festival according to the programme organised by the Artistic Direction.
3. Participation requirements
The following may participate:
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Individual artists or professional companies, Italian or international;
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in possession of INPS/EX-ENPALS professional eligibility requirements or equivalent certifications for foreign artists.
Each artist or company may submit only one proposal.
Amateur productions or works in the form of studies are not eligible.
Languages accepted
The following performances are accepted:
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in Italian or in the language of the participating companies and/or artists.
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non-verbal, based on physical, visual or musical languages.
All performances in languages other than Italian must have Italian subtitles.
4. Types of performance
The Festival welcomes proposals in the following categories:
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INDOOR Performances for indoor spaces (theatres, halls, off spaces). Each performance must be available for at least 4 repeat performances during the Festival. The management will assign the week and time of programming (17:00 - 19:00 - 21:00).
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MUSIC / LIVE PERFORMANCE Concerts, theatre-song or live performances with musical or interdisciplinary elements, preferably with low technical complexity.
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SPECIAL / OTHER Interdisciplinary, installation or experimental projects that do not fall into the above categories and which may be evaluated individually by the Artistic Management.
5. Technical requirements
Given the widespread and interdisciplinary nature of the Festival, performances must submit a basic technical sheet, compatible with off-site venues and non-theatrical contexts.
Each Company/Artist will have:
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a maximum of 3 hours for rehearsals and set-up;
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30 minutes for set-up/take-down between performances;
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basic audio-lighting equipment, provided by the Festival, which can be supplemented with own equipment subject to authorisation.
Each company must have a technical representative present throughout the programming period.
6. Application procedure
Applications must be sent no later than 31 March 2026, exclusively via the online form available at the link:
The application must include:
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complete artistic details of the show (title, authors, performers, duration, synopsis);
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full video link and trailer (YouTube/Vimeo);
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3 high-resolution photographs (300 dpi);
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simplified technical specifications;
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any text or script in PDF format (in Italian or with Italian translation);
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receipt of payment of the registration fee (€15.00).
The registration fee must be paid at the same time as the application is submitted, in accordance with the instructions on the form.
Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline will not be considered.
7. Selection
The Euregio Fringe Festival selection committee, composed of experts and professionals in the field, will evaluate the proposals on the basis of:
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artistic quality and originality;
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consistency with the mission and languages of the Festival;
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technical and logistical feasibility;
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linguistic and geographical balance of the applications.
The outcome of the selection will be communicated by the end of April 2026 via email to all applicants.
The selected projects must confirm their participation by 15 May 2026, signing the contract and accepting the conditions indicated.
8. Remuneration and contracts
The relationship between the Festival and the companies will be governed by an artistic contract, which provides for the company to receive 70% of the net proceeds (net of VAT and SIAE rights). The average ticket price will be €10.00. The proceeds will be managed by the Festival, which will provide official reporting via SIAE borderò.
Companies will receive payment within 60 days of the end of the Festival, upon presentation of a valid invoice.
9. Accommodation and travel expenses
Travel and accommodation expenses are the responsibility of the companies/artists.
The Festival may recommend affiliated facilities and activate the “Host an Artist” project, which provides free or low-cost accommodation with local families and citizens.
10. Promotion and communication
The Festival will ensure the centralised promotion of the selected productions through:
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official website, social media channels, press releases and editorial materials;
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networking activities with European operators and artistic directors;
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coordinated cross-border communication campaigns.
Companies are invited to actively collaborate in the promotion of their shows through their own digital channels and social media, using the Festival's official materials and logos.
11. Prizes and awards
The Euregio Fringe Festival promotes artistic mobility through prizes, mentions and international partnerships, including:
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Prizes for the best original creation and the best non-verbal performance;
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Residencies and invitations to partner festivals and theatres in Italy and abroad;
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Audience Award – Euregio Audience Choice Award.
The award criteria will be announced during the Festival.
12. Final provisions
Submission of an application implies full acceptance of this call for applications.
The Artistic Direction reserves the right to change the programme and organisational arrangements for technical, logistical or force majeure reasons.
Contact
Euregio Fringe Festival – Organising Secretariat
📍 Via Roma, 17 - 38017 Mezzolombardo (TN)